Working for Border Force
Part of the Home Office, we carry out immigration and customs checks at ports (sea, rail and air) across the country.
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Who we are
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Our officers work at 140 ports around the UK. Check out our latest vacancies below for opportunities near you.
Diversity
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Employees have the opportunity to join our vibrant diversity staff support networks, including Gen (gender), The Network (black Asian and minority ethnic), Spectrum (LGBT+) and Able (disabilities). Our networks help raise awareness and help us build an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and be themselves at work.
More about Border Force
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